A trip to the other side of the world can hold some good and bad surprises. To avoid all of these, Villanovo recommends 8 applications that will make your stay easier or save you from disaster as a trip can be unforgettable yet unpredictable. From the first aid application to the one that will help you get around any city, you will be surprised by the usefulness of the latest innovations!
Very popular among active city dwellers, citymapper is an application that allows you to find your way around a city in a very simple yet efficient way. On the application, you just need to select your city and enter the destination where you want to go and the application will then offer you all the options you can: how long it will take you to walk (and how many calories you will burn), by public transport, by taxi or by bike or scooter. The app tells you which transport to take and once you're in the metro or bus, you'll have access to your precise location and the app will send you a notification when you need to get off the bus or metro, getting around becomes a breeze! Lisbon, Tokyo, Barcelona and many other cities are within your reach!
2 . Quickshot
This application is for photography lovers. If during your stay in Rio or Yucatan, your photo doesn't look good because of bad weather and the grey sky spoils your shot, don't worry! Quickshot allows you to modify the sky of the photo of your choice by offering you several options that with a few touch-ups will go unnoticed, leaving you with the perfect photo! This application is very simple to use and accessible to everyone, no need to be a technology professional to use this application that will save your pictures no matter what the weather is like in the country you are visiting.
3 . Medical ID
Medical ID is a feature which belongs both in the Apple Health app or accessed from the lock screen. It will be useful if you have an accident abroad and your phone is on you. This application, which replaces the medical bracelet, gives access to all your personal information that could potentially save your life or at least provide you with the right care such as your blood type, age, allergies and any other health conditions you may have, as well as who to contact. If you travel with your children or grandparents, this application could be particularly reassuring for you.
4 . SAS Survival guide
A notice to our adventurous travellers who would like to leave for a wild adventure in Laos or South Africa to discover nature for new thrills, if that it you then the SAS Survival Guide is made for you! Designed by John Wiseman, a former member of the British Special Forces unit who became a survival consultant. Taken from his book, the application is obviously more practical to carry than a book and will allow you to learn some survival techniques before your trip. Even if you want to stay in a beautiful fully equipped villa, some good survival technique tips are always interesting and valuable to know!
5 . Lounge Buddy
If you are organising a trip with layovers on the outward and return journeys, remember to download the "Lounge Buddy" application. Thanks to this application, you will be able to book your seat in one of the lounges of your choice so that waiting time at the airport is more pleasant and passes much more quickly! The application is handy if you are travelling with young children and prefer to wait in a quiet place rather than at the boarding gates which are usually saturated in the world. Waiting for your plane to Dubai has never been so pleasant!
6 . Around Me
Another application that could save you in case of stomach ache, migraine or phone theft. Around Me locates you and then shows you all the points where you can find pharmacies, police stations, cinemas, restaurants, gas stations, hospitals or even supermarkets! Ideal if you are travelling in Thailand for example and you need a bandage or mosquito repellent before starting your trip!
7 . Weather Go
Surfer, passionate hiker or Sunday sailor? Weather Go is an application made for you! Weather Go will give you the precise weather forecast as well as water temperature, wind speed, will give you the details you need for your days on the ski slopes and all very precisely! Don't be trapped by a rough weather forecast anymore.
